Do you see that one-story house up on the hill behind the trees?
That is the duplex I bought as a real estate investment. It is located in Clendenin, WV, and it is a wreck. Fixing it up will be a learning experience for this first-time investor, and I thought it would be helpful if I gave everyone the chance to learn from my mistakes.
Blog Posts
Power
I just got my second "your power is out" email of the year from the power company, Appalachian...
Water Line Insurance
Here's something not everyone knows about plumbing: A lot of water companies have insurance...
Update – 25 February 2023
So my first weekend trip out to WV has been a moderate success. There were a few stumbles, but...
Update – 16 February 2023
It's been a few months since my last update, and I have a good reason for that. For the longest...
So I got a “Notice to Redeem”
As you may know, real estate sold in a tax auction is not sold with a clear title. It's often sold...
Deed vs Title
When you have a few hours free, can you please do me a favor and Google "What’s the Difference...
Property Tax
If you are going to buy real estate which is distressed, trashed, or otherwise abandoned, here's...
Four Lessons I Learned From Trying to Hire a Contractor
So I have owned the Clendenin house for about two months now, and I've already started asking...
Do you really need a range?
I need to buy appliances for the semi-habitable unit before I can rent it out, and I was stunned...
Update – 27 August 2022
I have not made a lot of progress in the past couple weeks, but I have moved this project forward....
Bedrooms
My plans for this duplex have a very specific order of operations: I have to get the water and...
Logistics
When I first looked at this house, I did the math to see whether I could afford to buy it, and...
Who’s in charge here?
Hi, my name is Nate Hoffelder. By day I am a a web designer who builds websites for authors, freelancers, and small businesses, and in my spare time I volunteer with several charities.
I am getting into real estate investment, and thought it would be fun to blog about my experiences. Unfortunately for me, I am someone who has to learn things the hard way, and I wanted to give you the chance to learn from my mistakes.